Vrindavan: Five people were killed and several others injured when a wall of a temple in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, collapsed. The incident took place near Banke Bihari Temple in the Govardhan area of the city.
The temple wall collapsed in the morning, when a large number of devotees were present inside the temple. The devotees were offering prayers on the occasion of Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Krishna.
The impact of the collapse was so severe that it also damaged several vehicles parked outside the temple. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital, where three of them were pronounced dead. Two others succumbed to their injuries later.
The deceased have been identified as Rajendra Prasad (52), his wife Shanti Devi (48), their son Manoj (22), and their daughter-in-law Rekha (20). The fifth victim, identified as Suresh (45), died at the hospital.
The cause of the collapse is not yet known, but it is suspected that the wall may have been weakened due to heavy rains in the past few days.
District Magistrate Prabhu N Singh has ordered an inquiry into the incident. He has also directed the temple authorities to take necessary steps to prevent such accidents from happening in the future.
The incident has caused widespread grief and anger in Vrindavan. The locals have demanded that the temple authorities be held accountable for the deaths. They have also called for the demolition of the temple wall.
The temple authorities have expressed their condolences to the families of the victims. They have also assured that they will take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of devotees in the future.
The collapse of the temple wall is a tragic incident that has claimed the lives of five innocent people. It is a reminder of the importance of safety and security in places of worship. The authorities must take all necessary steps to prevent such accidents from happening in the future.